Dark Side of Rome with Underground Bones Crypt - Small Group Tour
Overview
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2 hours
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Discover the dark events and secrets that made the history of Rome. Get exclusive access to a secret underground crypt of the confraternity of Death, which has been closed for decades!
You'll learn about the REAL dark events that shaped the city of Rome the way we see it today.
Public executions, legendary deaths, corrupted popes.. and a mysterious fraternity taking care of the dead bodies found in the streets. Not just a bunch of silly ghost stories, but real history!
All this while walking through the backstreets and little alleys of the historical center of Rome, after the busy tourist hours.
We'll find ourselves in front of a church with skulls on its facade. We'll knock at the door and the door will open. The nun of the fraternity will let us underground the church, in the crypt.
Chandeliers made of real bones, the skulls of the brothers and sisters, with their names carved on their foreheads. After this tour you'll see things from a different perspective.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Piazza Trilussa
This is where your guide will meet you.
Ponte Sisto
This bridge is where you'll meet the first ghost of the tour. She was a very ambitious woman in life. Locals have seen her appearing on this bridge multiple times, while she ran away with her money..
What‘s Included
Direct Contact via Phone or Whatsapp for any questions you may have about the tour
Small Group of max 12 people, Guaranteed
Knowledgeable and friendly Local Guide
Exclusive Access to the Crypt of the Confraternity of Death
Pick-up from hotel
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Dark Side of Rome with Underground Bones Crypt - Small Group Tour
Reviews
25 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Federica Brings Rome’s Dark History to Life — Highly Recommended!
dariobt,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I joined the Dark Side of Rome Tour with Underground Bones Crypt with Live Virtual Guide, and our guide, Federica, instantly felt familiar—probably because I’d been seeing her fascinating short videos on social media in the weeks leading up to the trip. Experiencing her storytelling in person felt almost exclusive, especially since it ended up being just me and my family on the tour. What made the experience stand out was how interactive and engaging Federica was. She encouraged us to ask anything at any point, and she has this great way of building suspense—sometimes answering your questions only when the story naturally reaches that moment later in the tour. It kept us hooked the whole time. I also appreciated how thoughtful she was with pacing. She let us sit and relax whenever there was a good spot for it, and at roadside stops she always made sure we were safely out of traffic before diving back into the history. Overall, it was fun, fascinating, and surprisingly immersive. If you’re considering any of Federica’s tours, I highly recommend them—she knows how to bring Rome’s darker stories to life in the best possible way.
History of Rome with a twist - highly recommend it
270zainas,,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Honestly this was one of the best tours I had in Rome. It is a different and creative way to tell a part of this history of the city. And we had a nice evening tour in the historic center as well. I highly recommend it. Big thanks to Federica .. amazing and super friendly guide
Spooky and Fun
540bentong,,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you enjoy stories and the paranormal than the Dark Side of Rome tour for you. My tour guide was awesome. Federica is an exceptional story teller and transported us through her story telling the the life of times of popes and normal people. The size of the tour group was small and it made the interaction with Federica and her story telling even more surreal. The tour was so intriguing that the two hours flew by. the pace of the walking was perfect and i did not feel rushed, With this being at night it added an extra bit of mystery to the tour. I am so glad I found LVG and plan to make more tours with them the next time I am in Rome.
The tour is amazing!
Venture13122863479,,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was such an interesting tour where I learned about the ghosts and executions happening around Rome. My favorite story was the one from the bartender. An unexpected ending!
Must Book Tour
497kylahw,,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour, Frederica is awesome! Gives amazing tours with a very interactive approach with her guests. Would most definitely book again.
A surprising/great tour!
605shawneb,,Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a very interesting & wonderful tour. It was a good surprise to see and hear the different stories concerning the after life and some stories of previous popes.
Live Virtual Tour was amazing!
Road101742,,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was so nice to finally meet Frederica after viewing many of her tours during Covid. She is knowledgeable, energetic and a great storyteller. She was very accommodating when we were running late and made sure that we were able to join the tour. Highly recommend this tour.
Last minute dark side tour
U1021MHfrankk,,Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great tour. Besides some ghost stories and the dark side the underground bones crypt was fascinating. All of those skulls was beyond my imagination of what a church should look like. It was very humbling.
A walk through the lives and deaths of ghosts.
candice1CA,,Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Federica was a wonderful guide. She kept the stories and sights very interesting (I don't want to give away they mysteries). A dark past in amazing places. It was a great way to end the evening, a slow walking pace so the haunted conversations could be had. Very small group, after the very crowds, this was perfect 2 hours. We enjoyed it very much.
Unknown with horror factor, presented sympathetically
martinsM4646DO,,Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Exciting, funny and creepy... Since then, I have always looked around Roma in the evening to see if there isn't a ghost doing his mischief somewhere. Leadership was very entertaining. Great and very friendly management... Thanks for the great time!
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